Well, I fixed the water pump on my '94 25 Rude, but now there seems to be a slight leak in the lower unit of what I am assuming is gear lube.
It appears to be leaking from where the prop body meets the motor body. It is dripping down the skeg and onto the ground. Are there any seals or o-rings there that could have corroded or blown?
Sea Hunt Triton 202 150 Yamaha
1966 Boston Whaler 13 Sport
pull your lower drain plug to get a sample of your gear oil quality, you dont need to leave it open long. All contaminents will settle at the bottom. Typically if it leaks out it will leak in as well. Like Chris was asking if it is milky it is emulsified oil(water intrusion). You need to have it pressure tested and resealed.
I checked it this morning, it is black, and still slimy.
Sea Hunt Triton 202 150 Yamaha
1966 Boston Whaler 13 Sport
Check your lower unit plug screws. I had this happen before due to a cross-threaded plug after servicing.
Unburnt fuel/oil mixture. Thats all.
if its black, its not likely to be gear oil
its unburnt fuel mixing with carbon build up
Any reprecutions of running a motor with fresh gas/oil mixture?
Sea Hunt Triton 202 150 Yamaha
1966 Boston Whaler 13 Sport
Yeah, it will run better than with old crappy gas/oil.
Just kidding… I don’t understand your question. Can you rephrase?
17’ Henry O Hornet
26’ Palmer Scott
Sorry, shouldn’t have had the fiance type my response apparently…
What was meant to be said: would it be ok to run the motor with some fresh gas? as in, what is causing the unburnt fuel/ carbon build to leak out by the prop?
Sea Hunt Triton 202 150 Yamaha
1966 Boston Whaler 13 Sport